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Free ChatGPT for Google Chrome - ZChatGPT

Version 1.4.4.2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 1 month ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: gptcorestudio.com
Rating: 5.0 ★ (11 ratings)
Users: 1,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, which is positive, but this is based on only 11 reviews from a relatively small user base of 1,000 users. The developer domain "gptcorestudio.com" suggests a focus on AI tools, which aligns with the extension's purpose. However, the limited user base and review count make it difficult to establish strong trust indicators compared to more established extensions.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the lack of transparency in the provided technical details. While the security scan shows minimal findings, the absence of visible permissions, host permissions, and other technical specifications makes it impossible to fully assess what data the extension can access or how it operates. For a ChatGPT integration tool, you would typically expect to see permissions for accessing web content or making external API calls, so the missing technical details raise questions about completeness of the analysis.

Recommendations:

Given the relatively small user base and limited technical visibility, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile as a precautionary measure. Monitor the extension's behavior when active, particularly any network requests or data handling. Before installing, verify the developer's website and reputation. Consider using more established ChatGPT extensions with larger user bases and more transparent permission structures if this extension doesn't provide clear value over alternatives.

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